Karina threw out those words and ran off.

The only place she could go was the hospital, where she had switched shifts to cover the night shift.

Tonight, the hospital hallways were unusually quiet, with only the occasional beeping of medical equipment breaking the silence.

As usual, Karina patrolled the patient ward, checking on the conditions of her patients.

But then, an unexpected figure appeared before her.

Kieran hobbled toward her, leaning heavily on his crutches, his gait uneven.

Karina wrinkled her nose. What was that smell?

It seemed to be coming from him. The closer he got, the stronger the scent became.

of alcohol, and his eyes were

voice thick and indistinct. Suddenly, he reached out

tried to pull

you doing here? Let go

Fueled by alcohol, he yanked her closer, his other hand reaching for her face, as if to force a kiss. Terrified, Karina turned her head to avoid him, disgust and fear flooding her heart. "You're insane! If you

belong to me." His voice, low and sinister, sent chills

break free and bolted toward the nurses' station, where she knew her colleagues would be-and where she could call

go. Gritting his teeth against the pain, he took long, unsteady strides and

mouth, muffling her scream. Her cries for help were trapped in

squirmed and

strength was overwhelming. He dragged her toward the stairwell, ignoring her frantic

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gripped Karina. She twisted her head and tried to bite his hand, but Kieran seemed prepared. His grip tightened,

stairwell, Kieran shoved her against the wall with brutal force. Her body slammed

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